TautLine Guide (was Re: Bechstein)

[Jon Page]

Hi Avery,
The item in question fits in your tool case (weighs .7 oz).
It attaches to the action and uses a line drawn between two
posts to define the letoff point. 
I set my trial letoffs in the piano. Then with the action on a 
bench or piano top the rods are attached and the line is set
to the trial letoff height. The drop is adjusted after the letoff
for each section.
Jon  ($6 inc. s/h w/ free Becket Tool)
It is also available from Pianotech. #TLRG ($5 + s/h)
Here is what a few techs have to say:
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From: JIMRPT@aol.com
Jon,
  These are far too simple to ever work!!  Why Sir you need clamps., heavy
string. wooden supports etc. to do things like this...  Sure wish that Gina
and I had these in Charleston two weeks ago, would have made that job easier.
Jim B.
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From: EugeniaCar@aol.com
Subject: Brilliant Taut Line Regulation Guide
Jon
I must congratulate you. Never in a million years would I have ever thought
of such a simple, crafty method for setting letoff.   . . .

Jon,
Never has letoff been so easy to set!! I just finished a cleanup/bench
regulation on a  C7. It was a breeze. Jon, your little guide is so easy to
set and use, I just can't tell you how pleased I am with it. I'm taking the
C7 back Monday and I'll take your guide with me just in case I have any
adjustments at the piano. A great tool that fits in such a small space.
WOW!  . . .

Susan, it is fabulous! 
You won't believe how simple and accurate it is. One pass! I carry it with
me all the time. Best method for setting letoff I've ever used!    Enjoy!
Gina
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>Just wanted to let you know of a cool invention for speeding up accuracy
>during regulation.  This "Taut Line" system developed by Jon Page is just
>wonderful !! A very simple concept, portable, and inexpensive.  What more do
>you want ? <g>. Send him a note for more info!! 
>Bill Springer :)>>
At 04:17 PM 10/14/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Jon,
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>   OK. My curiosity has finally been tweaked enough. :-) Send the info
>to me.
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>Avery
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>>Jon Page
>>Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass. (jpage@capecod.net)
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>>PS. A better system than a rack to adjust letoff and drop is
>>the TautLine Regulation Guide.   (info available on request)
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